- The government appointed Alan Milburn to lead a review addressing the youth unemployment crisis, utilizing ONS data.
- The DWP commissioned the Milburn Review on young people amid reports of rising NEET figures.
- Alan Milburn reviewed the regional youth unemployment crisis in the North East, leading to government investment in a pilot scheme.
Alan Milburn Review Details Costs of Youth Unemployment in Norfolk
What happened
Alan Milburn's review identified specific issues affecting Norfolk. The review addresses the challenges faced by young people who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET). It is calculated that each young person out of work costs over £140,000 in extra benefits, healthcare, and support, plus £100,000 in lost tax income.
From eveningnews24.co.uk
Why it matters
The review highlights that the costs associated with young people being NEET are significant. This situation places pressure on public services and local governance in Norfolk, as the costs are borne by the wider community.
Alan Milburn reviewed the regional youth unemployment crisis in the North East, which led to government investment in a pilot scheme.
From eveningnews24.co.uk
Who's involved
- NorfolkCounty in East Anglia, England, where the review highlights specific issues.
- Alan MilburnFormer government minister who conducted the policy review.
- Department for Work and PensionsGovernment agency that commissioned the Milburn Review.
- Norfolk County CouncilGoverning body responsible for managing public services and infrastructure within Norfolk.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Department for Work and PensionsSpeculative
The Department for Work and Pensions might face fiscal pressure due to the quantified cost of NEET youth.
- Norfolk County CouncilSpeculative
Norfolk County Council may face increased financial burden as the Council manages public services and increased NEET costs.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Norfolk County Council may face pressure over youth service coordinationNorfolk County Council may face pressure over youth service coordination and demandPossible
- How could Alan Milburn's review of youth unemployment affect the Department for Education?DfE may need to overhaul youth support systems following review of NEET crisisPossible
Keep exploring
The entities involved
-
Norfolk
county in East Anglia, England, UK
-
Alan Milburn
British politician (born 1958)